Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift:
10 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32Compensation:
Salary Range: $21.50 - $31.50Union Position:
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Detroit Lakes Dialysis is a 15- station unit providing outpatient hemodialysis 5 days per week.Mon, Wed, and Fri: 5:30am - 7:00pm.
Tue and Thur: 6:00am - 3:30pm.
We will provide on the job training so new nurses as well as experienced are encouraged to apply!
Come join a team who takes pride in great teamwork and building relationships with both patients and staff.
Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants!
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for patients of all ages. Functions in a structured care setting and adheres to the policies and procedures established by Sanford.Job Description
Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the patient in the relevant clinical setting and possess the ability to perform testing to assess data reflective of the patient's status and to interpret appropriately the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing to provide patient care and treatment. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients.
Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Skills Required
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
- Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with the state nursing board or possess multistate licensure privileges.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- Complete required annual continuing education units and competency training.
- For positions requiring IV therapy or management in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program including IV therapy or complete an approved IV Therapy course.
What We Do
Sanford Health is an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides hospital and clinic care, senior-care services, physician and advanced-practice services, health-plan coverage, research, education, and clinical trials across the Upper Midwest. The organization’s mission is to transform the health care experience and expand access, serving more than two million patients through a broad regional network.
